Ecuador has entered its second week of protests, which began peacefully on June 14th but have since involved several violent events. The protests are led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), with demands for a drop in gas prices, price controls on agricultural products, and a larger
Introduction On Sunday, 15th May, the United Nations (UN) in Somalia welcomed the conclusion of Somalia’s Presidential election, praising the ‘positive’ electoral process and peaceful transfer of power. Hassan Sheik Mohamud prevailed over Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Farmaajo’ to become Somalia’s new president. This election was anticipated to be a watershed moment
Biden’s recent statement that the US will defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion has caused government leaders and scholars alike to question a US policy shift. During his Asia Tour, Biden spoke at a conference in Tokyo, where he was asked about the US defense policy regarding Taiwan. In an
Qatar is a small nation in the Middle East that is the controversial venue for the 2022 World Cup because of the country’s dismal human rights record. For many countries, the bid to host the World Cup is about projecting influence, creating opportunities for their citizens, and improving infrastructure; however,
An Israeli appeals court overturned the ruling of a magistrate court on Wednesday, upholding a pact between Israel and Muslim authorities. The pact bans non-Muslim prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which the previous court ruling would have allowed. This decision follows protests from the Palestinian leadership and threats from
On Monday, May 23rd, Rwandan authorities requested that the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) investigate an alleged attack perpetrated by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Rwandan Ministry of Defense stated that the attack targeted the Musanze district in north Rwanda and that several civilians were injured. The Democratic
Guinea-Bissau’s highest court has overturned the convictions of two alleged drug kingpins, who had both been sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2020, in a ruling issued on 23 June 2022. The two men, Guinea-Bissau citizen Braima Seidi Ba, and Colombian national Ricardo Ariza Monje, had been arrested
Reuters reported on May 23 that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is planning an international trip to Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Jordan, and Egypt. The meetings are expected to occur in June and will focus on regional issues, security relationships, and energy agreements, according to four anonymous sources interviewed by
